This week Ben shares a smattering of structures that serve nicely in the guard post capacity. A common transition in any D&D adventure, a security checkpoint makes for a handy encounter – whether it’s a brief battle or a fact finding exchange.
Ben retrieved four different buildings from his bookshelf to represent a typical sentry’s station. Each has its own uniqueness and possible storyline spin.
- Lookout Post: This stone tower is a bit on the wee side but perfect for those smaller creatures. One can easily perch a goblin sharpshooter at the top with a few heavy swordsman on the ground. You can nab this item over at JR Miniatures.
- Defensive Tower: This magnificent fortification is part of the Miniature Building Authority European Castle Building Series. This looming battlement is your clear choice for any city entry. You’ve got lots of Wizards miniatures options here too including the Arcanix Guard and the City Guard.
- Woodland Hut: Ben picked up this little shelter off a Gen Con display case but couldn’t even begin to tell ya who makes it. The material is actually all plastic and the company had lots of interesting pieces. Post a comment here if you know the author. Ben puts this building in the poor man’s outpost category – perfect for a middle-of-nowhere locale with tribal-like monsters.
- Turtle Shell: This dwelling comes from that same who-knows manufacture as the Woodland Hut. Ben sees this building placed in a swampland area or as the home of a single crazed creature. The giant turtle shell roof is a sweet-ass touch.
Questions to Ponder: What was your favorite building? Got a mod in mind that had a great guard tower scene or battle opportunity? Who makes those pre-cast plastic pieces in that one pic?
July 21st, 2010 at 6:14 am
I just checked out JR Miniatures site. Do the buildings come pre-painted? The prices are pretty good.
Thanks for sharing; your layouts are always top notch!
July 21st, 2010 at 11:01 am
I did several orders from them. Sadly, they stopped pre-painting the buildings in January of this year. However, all their roads and rivers (excellent quality) are pre-painted.
July 26th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
I think the Woodland Hut and turtle shell house are made by Acherson Creations. The woodland hut is part of their 25mm South America line and the turtle shell house is part of the fantasy line. The dirt covered graves with headstone are under the accessories selection. A lot of their items have no pictures but if you look at the picture in the lower left of the website http://achesoncreations.com/ you will see what I believe is your woodland hut. The turtle shell hut has no picture but most likely is the one you have. They have a cluster of wooden barrels I think would work great for any D&D game. Their 2010 calendar says they will be at Gen Con next month so if you just happen to be there stop by their booth.
July 26th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Awesome! That’s the vendor alright. Man, I love the InterGoogle. Thanks for the post.
May 14th, 2011 at 4:59 am
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